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This virtual Election Day workshop for educators is hosted by the American Museum of Natural History with CRETF and the Climate Mental Health Network.

Recent climate events across the country - from extreme heat to wildfires, floods and hurricanes - have provided many opportunities to engage in learning and conversation with students in the classroom. These events can also give rise to challenging emotions in students and teachers alike. Research shows that a majority of teachers don’t feel equipped to address climate change or the complex emotions the topic provokes. According to a recent report, climate change is impacting the mental health of 68% of U.S. youth (Blue Sky, 2023) and 64% of adults are worried about it (Yale, 2024). Even the best climate educators may not be attuned to their students’, or their own, emotions around climate change or have the tools to address them. Navigating climate emotions effectively is vital for student and teacher well-being and emotional resilience. In this workshop, participants will be supported to reflect on their own climate emotions, engage in activities and discussion related to helping their students express and manage theirs, and will leave with tools and resources for their K-12 classrooms.

CTLE credit is available.

Speakers: Emily Fano, M.A (National Wildlife Federation), Elissa Teles Muñoz (Climate Mental Health Network), and Larissa Dooley, Ph.D (National Wildlife Federation)